On the recordMarch 8, 1989
The Constitution does not say that any nominee is to be given a trial period. That Constitution does not say that we Senators even have to vote on a nomination.
Robert C. Byrd: “The Constitution does not say that any nominee is to be given a trial period. That Constitution does not say that we…”
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Arguing that the Senate should proceed to a vote on a pending nomination.
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